Faces (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1968, Faces is a drama film directed by John Cassavetes, running about 130 minutes. “The acclaimed motion picture” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Middle-aged suburban husband Richard abruptly tells his wife, Maria, that he wants a divorce. As Richard takes up with a younger woman, Maria enjoys a night on the town with her friends and meets a younger man. As the couple and those around them confront a seemingly futile search for what they've lost -- love, excitement, passion -- this classic American independent film explores themes of aging and alienation.
Who’s in it. Faces stars John Marley as Richard Forst, Gena Rowlands as Jeannie Rapp, Lynn Carlin as Maria Forst and Fred Draper as Freddie Draper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Faces has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and Sun Nxt and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Faces page.
If you liked it. Fans of Faces tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Faces (1968)?
- In US, Faces is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Faces worth watching?
- Faces holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Faces?
- Faces stars John Marley, Gena Rowlands, Lynn Carlin, Fred Draper and Seymour Cassel.
- When was Faces released?
- Faces was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.